Phong Le: Inside Strategy's 2026 Roadmap, USD Reserve, MSCI Inclusion and STRC's 10.75% for Everyday Savers
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
Release Date: 12/23/2025
Danielle DiMartino Booth: Gold to $10,000+? Trump's War with Fed's Powell as Cracks in Monetary Order Widen
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
Natalie Brunell and former Federal Reserve insider Danielle DiMartino Booth break down the escalating battle between Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the explosion in gold prices, and why Bitcoin is still trading like a “risk-on” asset instead of digital gold. We discuss: Why the Fed–White House showdown could change monetary policy Will Powell be a "shadow Fed Chair" beside Kevin Warsh? Was gold's rally a bubble or the start of a new era Why Danielle calls Bitcoin the ultimate gauge of risk appetite The labor-market crisis facing young Americans Returning to a gold...
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News Block: Bitcoin, Gold & Silver Crash, "Hawkish" Warsh Picked for Fed Chair, AI Agents Choose BTC
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Bitcoin crashes below $75K as everything sells off Gold and silver face sharp reversal -- what flipped the narrative Fed holds rates, then Kevin Warsh nomination shocks markets “Hawkish” branding vs reality: the Fed always intervenes AI agents independently choose Bitcoin and Lightning payments ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in...
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Larry Lepard & Bob Burnett: The Boomer Case for Bitcoin and Why It Will Outperform Gold
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
Natalie Brunell is joined by Larry Lepard, author of The Big Print, and Bob Burnett, founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, talking gold's outperformance relative to Bitcoin, signs the "Big Print" could be imminent and much more. We discuss: The “boomer case” for Bitcoin Gold vs Bitcoin and why Bitcoin ultimately wins The coming “big print” and what triggers it Are all boomers wealthy? Social Security, debt, and the political third rail Why real estate hasn’t made people richer, just less poor Follow Larry Lepard on X at Follow Bob Burnett on X at ---- Order Natalie's...
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Dr. Shawn Baker: What's Actually Making Us Fat and Sick (And Why It's So Profitable)
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
In a special episode of Coin Stories shot in Naples, FL, Natalie Brunell sits down with health and wellness thought leader Dr. Sean Baker to discuss: How food became engineered to keep us craving and overeating The additives and preservatives hiding in plain sight, and why some are restricted overseas in places like Europe The new “reverse food pyramid” push and what it’s really saying about nutrition guidance Why the incentives in food and medicine often reward treating symptoms, not fixing root causes What “eat real food” actually means in real life (and what most people get...
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News Block: Gold & Silver Jump as Shutdown Fears Return and Monetary Order Cracks, Japan’s Bond Warning
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Shutdown fears are back -- Bitcoin & stocks are feeling the pressure Gold and silver just hit fresh all-time highs as Davos screamed “uncertainty” Ray Dalio’s warning goes mainstream: print money or face a debt crisis Japan’s bond stress could spill into U.S. Treasuries and push global rates higher Who's likely to be next Fed Chair? We explain. Bitcoin reenters the spotlight, plus rapid-fire: UBS crypto, debanking...
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Cem Karsan: Why the U.S. Dollar's Power Matters More Than Gold or Bitcoin
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
Macro analyst and investor Cem Karsan joins Coin Stories to explain why the U.S. dollar remains America’s greatest source of power, how decades of Fed policy fueled inequality and populism, and where Bitcoin, gold, and hard assets fit into a fractured global system. We discuss: Why the U.S. dollar is more powerful than the military How the Federal Reserve reshaped wealth, markets, and politics Populism, protectionism, and rising internal conflict Bitcoin, gold, and the future of reserve assets - W hat individuals can do to protect themselves in a volatile world Follow Cem Karsan on X...
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Luke Gromen: Dollar System is Breaking and Markets Aren't Ready
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
Luke Gromen, founder of FFTT, joins Natalie Brunell to break down the accelerating breakdown of the post-1971 dollar reserve system, and what it means for Bitcoin, gold, global trade, and geopolitical stability. Topics: Why Japan may be closest to a sovereign debt crisis as yields spike to historic levels How gold has overtaken U.S. Treasuries in global reserves Is the U.S. selling gold that's making its way to China?! Capital rotation away from risk assets and into gold Why Bitcoin still trades like high-beta tech, for now Why Luke sold his Bitcoin and isn't buying back (yet) Follow...
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News Block: Tariffs & Turmoil - Gold Surges Amid Greenland Standoff, CLARITY Act Stalls, Fed Power Struggle
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Trump tariff announcement on 8 EU nations over Greenland sale spark market turmoil: gold hits new ATH while Bitcoin wobbles CLARITY Act stalls: Coinbase pulls support as banks lobby to kneecap stablecoin competition Bessent demands thorough Fed overhaul Trump-Dimon feud escalates with lawsuit threat ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9...
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Tracy Shuchart: The Real Energy War - Venezuela “Oil Theater,” AI’s Power Grab, Surging Debt, and Why Bitcoin & Hard Assets Outperform
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
Natalie Brunell and Tracy Shuchart (NinjaTrader Live and Hilltower Resource Advisors) expose the truth behind the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, and how it was never really about oil. Topics include: How China, Russia, and Iran quietly took control of Venezuela’s resources Did the Pentagon advise moving in on Venezuela? Why gold is being hoarded by central banks Why the petrodollar narrative is misunderstood How Bitcoin is being used by sanctioned governments Why AI and data centers are creating a massive commodity super-cycle Why owning hard assets is critical, including Bitcoin ...
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Joe Carlasare: New Bitcoin ATH in 2026 as Economy Runs Hot
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
Natalie Brunell is joined by Joe Carlasare, commercial litigator, long-time Bitcoiner, and macro analyst, for a discussion on the economy running hot in 2026 and why Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle may be over. Topics: Why Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle is breaking down Why OG selling at $100K changed the price action Gold vs Bitcoin and capital rotation Why political instability is the real systemic risk Predictions for 2026 Follow Joe Carlasare on X at ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what’s broken in our current...
info_outlineIn this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell and Strategy CEO Phong Le discuss why Bitcoin adoption is accelerating, even as market sentiment turns cautious.
Phong explains how Strategy thinks about long-term fundamentals, stable yield above inflation, and why access to sound money should be available to everyone. Topics include:
- Strategy’s “USD reserve” and addressing the FUD around dividend payments
- Why Bitcoin fundamentals matter more than short-term price action
- STRC: A 10.75% yielding "bank account” product: what it is and who it's for
- Banks coming into Bitcoin: custody, services, and why legacy finance is moving in now
- Phong Le’s refugee-to-CEO story — and how that shapes his view of money, freedom, and resilience
Follow Phong Le and Strategy on X at https://x.com/Strategy
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